The Mermaid Parade. Coney Island. Saturday 2 pm. Boardwalk. From Flavorpill:

The nation’s largest art parade has its silver anniversary this year,
so ogle curbside or register to march in your best sparkles, scales,
and pasties. Floats, antique cars, marching bands, drill teams,
sideshow freaks, and neighborhood locals stomp their grounds in
handmade outfits inspired by nautical mythology and all things Coney.
Due to the recent sale of Astroland (and imminent demise of old Coney Island), this is sure to be the biggest one
yet; expect the usual mob at Nathan’s and the unusual opportunity to fall in love with a suitor on stilts. (RB)